Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter/Paramedic (Paramedic Preferred)

JOB
Pay Range - FF/EMT$28.35/hr - $30.54/hrPay Range - FF/Paramedic$29.93/hr - $34.73/hrPerform a variety of highly technical and specialized tasks involving and/or related to fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue, hazardous materials incidents, fire prevention, administration, and other special assignments as required. The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties shown in this description and may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service. Administers first aid and emergency medical care to injured/ill persons consistent with the level authorized by Texas Department of State Health Services certification, established medical protocols, and standard operating procedures. Secures safety of the incident scene. Determines medical status and priority of medical treatment. Stabilizes and immobilizes patients and prescribes a mode of transportation to emergency medical care facilities based on condition of patients. Follows established universal health precautions in the treatment and care of patients. Inspects, tests, cleans and maintains station facilities, grounds, equipment, apparatus and hydrants as needed. Conducts pre-incident planning of businesses to identify possible fire or life safety hazards and educates business owners in fire prevention. Participates in daily training exercises and instruction to increase performance. Responds to requests and inquiries from the general public, other Department personnel, and other City departments. Interprets and explains City and Department policies and procedures to the public. Maintains all activity and material usage logs. Maintains inventory of medical supplies/equipment and fire equipment/supplies for assigned station and apparatus.Other Important Duties: May be required to work day or shift and non-shift schedules including weekends, holidays, on-call and extended hours in emergency, disaster, or other situations influenced by heavy workloads or other staffing difficulties. Participates on department committees and attends staff meetings as required. Conducts public education activities that may include, but is not limited to: Citizen's Fire Academy, children's birthday parties, block parties, station tours, Fire Prevention week and patient care. Must learn streets and routes within the city and surrounding areas to include the location of medical facilities to ensure expeditious response times. Attends scheduled training necessary to maintain EMS certification and minimum continuing education credit as required by the Texas Department of State Health Services and/or Medical Control Physician. Travels to conduct pre-incident planning, provides CPR and First Aid instruction and attends meetings, conferences and training. Performs related duties as assigned. Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Work is performed in office and field environments. May be subject to exposure to extreme temperatures, extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals, toxic fumes, unstable buildings and structures, infectious diseases, body fluids, air and water borne pathogens. May be subject to wearing full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus for extended periods of time. May be exposed to hostile, angry or emotional citizens, patients and business owners. Balancing – maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching. Climbing – ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility. Crawling – moving about on hands, knees, or hands, feet. Crouching – bending body forward by bending leg, spine. Feeling – perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips. Fingering – picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand. Grasping – applying pressure to object with fingers, palm. Handling – picking, holding, or working with whole hand. Hearing 1 – perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information. Hearing 2 – receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound. Kneeling – bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees. Lifting – raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back. Mental Acuity – ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning. Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug. Pushing – use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward. Reaching – extending hands or arms in any direction. Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers. Speaking – expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely. Standing – for sustained periods of time. Stooping – bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back. Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word. Talking 2 – shouting to be heard above ambient noise. Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading. Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision. Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures. Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment. Visual Acuity 5 -close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts. Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.Work Environment: Work performed is primarily very heavy work, exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Equipment and Tools Utilized: Equipment utilized includes standard office equipment, including but not limited to personal computers, copiers, calculators, and fax machines Operates specialized rescue and emergency medical response equipment including but not limited to two-way radio equipment, emergency medical equipment and Department vehicles.